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What typically precedes a temporary tonic?
A V or vii° of the secondary key.
What is the function of vii°⁷/V?
It creates a strong dominant pull towards the V chord.
Why is the dominant chord typically used to precede a temporary tonic?
It makes the temporary tonic sound like a real tonic due to the leading tone's pull.
What is the function of V-vi?
Deceptive cadence
What is the function of vii-i?
Strong conclusive cadence
What is the Roman numeral analysis for V⁷ in C major?
G-B-D-F
What is the Roman numeral analysis for iiø⁶₅ in C major?
F-Ab-C-D
What is the Roman numeral analysis for vii°⁷/V in C major?
F#-A-C-E
What keys are commonly tonicized?
Dominant (V), subdominant (IV), or supertonic (ii) of the primary key.
What is the relationship between V and vii°/vi?
The motion from V to vii°/vi has many common tones and stepwise motion, making it sound like a non-chord tone.
What should you remember when part-writing secondary leading tone chords?
Raise the leading tone.
Why should root position vii°⁷ chords be avoided?
They can sound harsh and unstable.
What type of seventh chord is used in minor keys?
Only fully diminished 7th chords (vii°⁷).
Why avoid vii°/III and viiø⁷/III in minor keys?
They sound the same as ii° and iiø⁷.
Why avoid viiø⁷/V in minor keys?
You can't raise and not raise the leading tone in the same chord.
What should you keep in mind regarding the leading tone in secondary keys?
The leading tone, chordal seventh, and tonic will be different in the secondary key.
What is the typical resolution of the chordal seventh?
Resolves down by step.
What is the typical resolution of the leading tone?
Resolves up by step.
What is the result of V to vii°/vi motion?
Many common tones and stepwise motion, making it sound like a non-chord tone.
What is the result of vii°/vi to vi cadence?
Sounds more conclusive than a V-vi cadence because of the vii-i motion in the secondary key.
In B major, what is the IV chord?
E major
In B major, what is the vii°/IV?
D#-F#-A♮
In B major, what is the vii°⁷/IV?
D#-F#-A♮-C♮
In B major, what is the viiø⁷/IV?
D#-F#-A♮-C#
What type of seventh chord is vii°⁷?
Fully diminished seventh chord
What type of seventh chord is viiø⁷?
Half-diminished seventh chord
What chords can be tonicized?
Major or minor triads only.
What is the dominant chord in C major?
G major
What is the subdominant chord in C major?
F major
What is the supertonic chord in C major?
D minor